Question:

Which of the following trees have orange coloured flowers?
A. Delonix regia
B. Saraca indica
C. Cassia siamea
D. Butea monosperma
E. Bauhinia purpurea
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Remember tree flower colours:
- Delonix regia: Orange-red (Gulmohar)
- Saraca indica: Orange-yellow (Ashoka)
- Butea monosperma: Orange-red (Flame of the Forest)
- Cassia fistula: Yellow (Golden Shower)
- Cassia siamea: Yellow
- Bauhinia purpurea: Purple/Pink
- Jacaranda: Blue/Purple
  • A and B Only
  • A and C Only
  • B and C Only
  • A, B and D Only
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question tests knowledge of ornamental trees and their flower colors.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

Delonix regia (A):
Also known as Gulmohar or Flame tree.
Flowers are orange-red to scarlet.
Thus, A has orange-colored flowers.
Saraca indica (B):
Also known as Ashoka tree.
Flowers are orange-yellow to orange-red.
Thus, B has orange-colored flowers.
Cassia siamea (C):
Also known as Siamese cassia.
Flowers are yellow.
Thus, C does not have orange-colored flowers.
Butea monosperma (D):
Also known as Flame of the Forest.
Flowers are orange-red to red.
Thus, D has orange-colored flowers.
Bauhinia purpurea (E):
Also known as Purple orchid tree.
Flowers are purple to pink.
Thus, E does not have orange-colored flowers.

Step 3: Final Answer:

Thus, the trees with orange-coloured flowers are A (Delonix regia), B (Saraca indica), and D (Butea monosperma).
However, option D states "A, B and D Only" which is correct.
Thus, the correct answer is option (D).
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